Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group

The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...

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I'm embarrassed to say, I went 5 days smoke free, but today I failed. But on a positive note, I went 5 days instead of only 3. It's really odd though, I never craved a smoke til this morning when I woke up worrying about my daughter and I was a bit panicky. We have called and text her for past 3 days and no reply. Finally after returning home from my little trip to convenience store, she finally called. I'm such a worrywart I guess. On another positive note, I didn't bring those smokes home and I"m broke for another 2 weeks. Isn't being broke a blessing?

Remember the days then you said to yourself, "When I have kids, I'm not going to do this or that" I know you all have said that once in your life. It's all different once that kid is born. Being pregnant ought to be called, 'change of life' cause you go from carefree person into this worrywart once the child is born.

I'm a worrywart too!! It's a shame you had the smoke but we've all done it at one time or another,especially me! Stay positive about your quit,being broke can be a blessing lol. You have to try and remember that the worry is still there with or without the cigarette,we have to learn to deal with stuff differently.I think that's been the absolute key for me this time.
Keep up the quit!! Big hug xx

Try another approach to being stressed. A different way to deal with your problems. Its hard, I know, because we all have to find our niche. I hope this means that you are back on track again and is restarting your journey. Good luck, sweetie.

awwwwwwwwww thats a shame now ya have to go thru hell week again. Yes stress is a trigger I agree. When I get stressed I still crave so its about finding something else to do when you get stressed. A glass of water, a game of solitaire on the computer, a walk, play with the dogs, relaxing music etc etc
We have to find alternatives because there is always going to be stress and if we smoke whe there is stress we will never be smokefree.
Ok you are back on the journey now make sure you never have to do hell week again
hugssssssssss Deb

wish quit playin yourself. Quit making excuses. Cigs cause the stress, they don't alleviate it. You know this. Purge yourself of the nasty a$$ chemicals long enough and you'll soon see that for yourself.

Every time those cravings come beat them down.. nobody puts that cigarette in your mouth. Who's in control here, you or the smokes? Every time you beat the craving it's a victory. Do a victory lap around your living room each time. Seriously.. you have a kid.. all the more reason to make the right decision. Am I wrong?

A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...

Today is my 25th birthday, to my somewhat lack of surprise I can see already no one really seems to care. I've always been the kinda person to make sure that everyone I Care about feels appreciated and knew somebody had their back. I can count 4 times this year when I Went out of my way to make sure a "friend" felt good on their birthday, especially if they got left hanging. Its early in the...

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